GST portal new registration Maharashtra

1. Where to Apply: Common GST Portal & MahaGST

Begin by visiting the national GST portal at gst.gov.in to submit your Form GST REG‑01 (Part A).

Maharashtra also offers the MahaGST portal, a state-specific platform for services like registration, return filing, and payments in Marathi, Hindi, and English. It's a single point of access for many tax services.
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Use the Common GST portal for the formal registration process, as it's the official channel.

2. Steps in the Registration Process (via Common Portal)

Part A Submission:

Fill in your PAN, mobile number, email address, and choose Maharashtra as the state jurisdiction.
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Verification:

Your PAN, mobile, and email are verified via OTP, and upon success, a Temporary Reference Number (TRN) is generated.
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Part B Submission:

Log in using the TRN to complete Part B of Form GST REG‑01, upload required documents (e.g., business address proof, bank details, identity proof), and verify electronically.
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Processing Timeline:

Applications are typically processed within three working days if all is in order. Requests for clarifications are sent via Form GST REG‑03, which you must respond to within 7 working days using Form GST REG‑04.
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3. Biometric Authentication — New Rule in Maharashtra

As of February 8, 2025, Maharashtra introduced risk-based Aadhaar authentication:
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Low-risk applicants receive a link via email for OTP-based Aadhaar authentication—fully online.

High-risk applicants are asked to schedule an appointment at a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK), where documents and biometric data (fingerprint/iris scan and photo) are verified in person.

All verification must be completed within 15 days of submitting Part B, or your Application Reference Number (ARN) won’t be generated, halting the process.
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If a promoter/partner has already completed biometric authentication in any other state, they may be exempt (unless they’re the Primary Authorized Signatory for a new entity).
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4. Post-Submission: ARN & Tracking

Once successfully verified, you will receive an Application Reference Number (ARN).

You can track the status of your registration (even as a non-logged-in user) using the ARN on the GST portal via Services → Registration → Track Application Status.
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5. Maharashtra-Specific Details

Under the Maharashtra GST Act (2017), new registrations must be made within 30 days of becoming liable for GST, or 5 days prior if you're a casual or non-resident taxable person.
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If you have multiple places of business in Maharashtra, separate registrations may be required for each.
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Quick Checklist for GST Registration in Maharashtra
Step Action
1 Visit gst.gov.in and begin with Part A of REG-01
2 Verify PAN, mobile, and email → receive TRN
3 Log in with TRN, complete Part B, upload documents
4 Respond promptly if queried (GST REG‑03/REG‑04)
5 Complete Aadhaar authentication if required (online or via GSK)
6 Receive ARN
7 Track status using ARN on the portal
8 Ensure registration within statutory timelines (30 days / 5 days)
Notes & Tips from Other Users

Some applicants have shared challenges on Reddit:

“I applied for GST… received an intimation for Physical Biometric Authentication… completed… ARN was generated. Since then, status still shows ‘Pending for Processing’.”
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Another faced electricity consumer number validation issues.

“Our GST application was rejected... we faced this issue & our GST application was rejected… Try and meet the officer directly.”
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If your application stalls or shows pending status, get in touch with the GST helpdesk (0124‑4688999 or helpdesk@gst.gov.in
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